Question

If a dozen eggs (12 eggs) are worth 3 cowry shells, how much would 6 dozen eggs be worth?

A.
36 cowry shells


B.
9 cowry shells


C.
18 cowry shells


D.
15 cowry shells

Answer 1

18 cowry shells

Explanation:

1 dozen which is 1(12) eggs = 3 shells

6 dozens will be 6(12) eggs = ?

Cross Multiply

(72 eggs × 3 shells) ÷ 12

= 216 ÷ 12

= 18